Press Release | Jun 29, 2026Honigman Appoints L. Dwight Floyd as Chief Operating Officer

DETROIT - Honigman LLP announced today that Dwight Floyd has been appointed as the firm's chief operating officer (COO). A former litigation partner, biologist, and transformational law firm leader, Floyd most recently served as the COO of Eversheds Sutherland (US). Based in Detroit, Floyd will oversee the firm's operations, including finance, information technology, talent, business development, marketing, and administrative functions, helping advance Honigman's strategic priorities and support its continued growth.

"Dwight has built an impressive reputation for optimizing operations, enhancing financial performance, and driving meaningful organizational improvement," said Honigman chief executive officer and chairman, David Foltyn. "His experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen the firm's position in the market."

Joining the firm with more than 25 years of legal and operational leadership experience, Floyd possesses a track record of successfully leading complex initiatives, implementing strategic change, and building high-performing teams, as well as fostering communication, alignment, and accountability.

"Dwight's collaborative leadership style and data-driven approach to operations make him exceptionally well-suited to lead Honigman into its next phase of growth," said Jonathan O'Brien, Honigman first vice chair and member of the firm's Executive Committee. "I look forward to working alongside Dwight to lead Honigman into its next chapter."

Floyd's multidisciplinary perspective equips him to bring a deliberate, analytical approach to complex problems, which will be critical in his role as COO as the firm continues to pursue growth on a national scale.

"Honigman's growth trajectory, strong market position, and entrepreneurial culture make this an incredibly exciting time to join the firm," said Floyd. "I am honored to take on this role and look forward to partnering with the firm's leadership team to support the firm's continued evolution, strengthen its operational platform, and enhance the exceptional service Honigman delivers to its clients."

Floyd earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, his M.S. from Colorado State University, and his B.S. from Clemson University.

About Honigman:

Honigman is a full-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys advising clients on complex business, litigation, regulatory, and transactional matters throughout the United States. The firm has offices in Chicago, Detroit (with multiple locations throughout Michigan), Washington, DC, and Israel. For more information, visit honigman.com.